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Greek Minister Kyriakos Piarakakis emphasizes the need to protect the euro's international role and the EU's monetary sovereignty as key priorities during discussions at Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings.

Mr. Kyriakos Pierarakakis emphasized the importance of maintaining the euro's global significance during the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels.

Greek Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized the importance of preserving the euro's international role and the EU's monetary sovereignty during the Eurogroup meeting.

Kyriakos Pierrakakis welcomed Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to the Eurogroup for the first time, highlighting the importance of EU-Canada relations.

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is in Brussels for crucial Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings focused on enhancing the international role of the euro amidst global economic challenges.

The Eurogroup Economic and Financial Affairs Council is meeting in Brussels to discuss enhancing the international role of the euro.

On January 19, 2026, Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Piera-kakis will preside over his first Eurogroup meeting, marking the start of his 2.5-year term.

The Eurogroup is set to hold its first meeting under new Greek President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, focusing on key issues including the G7, Bulgaria's accession, and the appointment of a vice president at the ECB.

European socialists' decisions regarding the Mercosur agreement, which directly affects the agricultural sector, are emerging based on each country's national interests, with Spanish and German support for the agreement contrasting with French opposition.

Six candidates are vying to succeed Luis de Guindos as Vice President of the European Central Bank, with applications received from all three Baltic states as stated by the new head of the Eurogroup, Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis.

An extensive tribute to Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the new president of the Eurogroup and Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance, is featured in the online edition of the Italian publication Il Foglio.

Il Foglio highlights Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the new president of the Eurogroup, as a symbol of a renaissance once deemed impossible, emphasizing his deep European roots.

Nikolas Farandouris commented on his expulsion from SYRIZA's Eurogroup following his remarks about Maria Karystianou's party, stating he never intended to join it and has no plans to give up his seat.

Rapid developments are occurring within SYRIZA as Nikolaos Farandouris is expelled from the party's Eurogroup, with party leader Sokratis Famellos requesting him to relinquish his seat.

New Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierakakis welcomes Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone, set for January 1, 2026, highlighting its significance for the common currency.

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis returned to Saint Paul to have lunch with his associates and recall childhood memories, before presiding over the Eurogroup on January 19.

Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup, reflects on the impact of 2025 on the Greek economy in a social media video.

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens met with the new Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis in a formal meeting at the Archdiocese of Athens.

The meeting between Archbishop Hieronymus of Athens and the new Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis took place at the Archbishopric Palace in Athens.

The President of the Eurogroup and Minister of National Economy and Finance emphasizes that Greece is entering a phase of sustainable development post-Recovery Fund, focusing on private investments, reforms, productivity, and fiscal stability to enhance European convergence.

Kyriaikos Pierakakis's election as head of the Eurogroup has been hailed as a major success, with significant political support in Greece and enthusiasm from the international press regarding the dramatic turnaround in the country’s economic situation.